Cleopatra slot review

Cleopatra slot review: the short version

Cleopatra is a straightforward line game. There are no cascades, no changing reel heights and no collect mechanics: just a wild, a scatter and a free spins round that triples wins. That simplicity is a large part of why it remains one of IGT's best-known titles.

The trade-off is cost. At 95.02%, its RTP is lower than most of the newer games in our mobile slot reviews, so each pound staked costs a little more on average. If you like the theme and the calm pace, that may be a fair price; if return matters most to you, the comparison tables below show what you give up.

Cleopatra slot specifications

The maximum win isn't part of the specifications we could verify, so we don't quote one. The game's paytable shows the top payouts at your chosen stake, and that is the figure to rely on.

How the features work in Cleopatra

The Cleopatra wild

Cleopatra herself is the wild. She can stand in for any symbol except the Sphinx scatter, which helps complete lines that would otherwise fall one symbol short. Because she can't replace the Sphinx, she never helps trigger the bonus; the scatters have to do that on their own.

Sphinx scatters and 15 tripled free spins

Land three or more Sphinx scatters and the game awards 15 free spins. During those spins every win is multiplied by three. There is no picking stage and no growing multiplier to track, so you always know what the round is doing.

A quick worked example: a line that pays 50p in the base game pays £1.50 in the free spins. Two such wins in the round add up to £3 rather than £1. The tripling applies across the round, which is why the bonus is where most of the game's larger results tend to come from.

Since a Gambling Commission warning in January 2020, feature buy-ins are not offered to British players, so the only route into the free spins is the Sphinx scatters.

Cleopatra RTP explained in pounds

RTP tells you the average share of stakes a game pays back over a very long run. For Cleopatra the remainder, 4.98%, is the house edge. Expected loss = amount staked × 4.98%.

Medium volatility means a £20 balance at 10p should usually last a good while, with smaller wins coming back more often than on a high-volatility game. It doesn't change the average: the longer you play, the closer your results tend to drift towards that 4.98% cost.

How the lower RTP adds up over a session

The gap between RTPs looks tiny until you apply it to a whole session. Suppose you play 500 spins at 40p, which is £200 staked. The table compares the expected cost of that same session on three games.

That is a difference of a few pounds per session, not a fortune, and short-term luck will swamp it. Over many sessions it is real money, which is why our guide to finding a game's RTP in an app is worth a read before you settle on a favourite.

Playing the Cleopatra slot in a casino app

Cleopatra runs on a standard 5×3 grid, which is the friendliest format for a phone screen. Online slots today are generally built to run both inside apps and in mobile browsers, so you don't need a separate download for the game itself. Whether you can play in portrait depends on the app, so try rotating the screen.

1. Search the game lobby in your casino app for Cleopatra; IGT has several related titles, so check the name and studio.
2. Open the help or paytable screen and confirm the RTP and the free spins rule.
3. Pick a stake from the bet selector. Medium volatility makes smaller stakes last well.
4. Decide on a time limit before you start; the app's on-screen timer helps you stick to it.
5. Leave the game when you reach your limit rather than chasing the bonus.

The Commission's RTS 3 standard (opens in a new tab) requires game rules and descriptions to be available to players, which is why the help screen is a reliable place for the RTP. For phone set-up, see our guides to casino apps on iPhone and Android phones.

UK rules that apply when you play Cleopatra

The online slots stake limit guidance (opens in a new tab) caps stakes at £5 per spin for players aged 25 and over and £2 per spin for those aged 18 to 24. The £5 limit started on 9 April 2025 and the £2 limit on 21 May 2025.

Under RTS 14 (opens in a new tab), slots have had a 2.5-second minimum spin time since 31 October 2021, with no autoplay, no turbo or slam-stop, and no celebration of returns equal to or below your stake. Apps must also show net spend and time played. Our page on game design rules explains each one.

Free-to-play demo versions are covered too: you must pass age verification before you can play them. See can I play slots for free on a casino app for how demos work in the UK.

IGT and the Cleopatra family

IGT is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Funds managed by Apollo have owned it since 1 July 2025, and it has been combined with Everi. Its business is split into Gaming, Digital and FinTech units.

Cleopatra sits alongside Da Vinci Diamonds and Wolf Run as IGT's best-known slots. For a broader look at Egyptian themes, our Legacy of Egypt and Pharaoh's Fortune reviews are good comparisons.

Cleopatra slot vs other Egyptian slots

Cleopatra is the calmest of this group, with medium volatility, but it also has the lowest RTP. Book of Dead and Eye of Horus return more on average but swing harder. Our list of high RTP slot apps can help if return is your priority.

Keeping Cleopatra sessions in check

A slow, steady game can still add up over a long evening. Set a deposit limit before you play, use the reality checks your app offers, and treat any money staked as the cost of entertainment.

If gambling stops being fun, help is free. GamCare (opens in a new tab) runs the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, open 24/7, and GAMSTOP lets you self-exclude from all UK-licensed sites and apps at once.

Where to play Cleopatra with a welcome offer

The partner offers below are slot offers on selected games, and none lists Cleopatra by name. Search each app's game lobby to check whether it carries the game. All are 18+ and terms apply.

• PlayOJO: first deposit of £10 or more gives new UK customers (not Northern Ireland) 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at 10p each. There's no wagering and winnings are cash; the offer can't be combined with others.
• Coral: between 1 October 2026 and 1 February 2027, deposit and bet £10+ on slots to get 100 free spins at 10p on selected games. Accept them within 48 hours and use them within 7 days. No wagering on spin winnings; Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid and certain debit cards are excluded.
• Ladbrokes: spend £10+ on slots after depositing to receive 50 free spins a day for 10 days, up to 500. Each is worth 10p on selected games, must be claimed by 23:59 each day and lasts 7 days, with no wagering. PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill, Moneybookers and prepaid card deposits don't count.

One account limit to bear in mind: Coral and Ladbrokes share an operator, LC International Limited, so holding new accounts at both may not be possible.

18+. Every casino game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose what you stake. Set a budget before you play and stop when it’s gone: safer gambling tools and support. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.